Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) The Authority consists of not less than 9 and not more than 12 members of whom—
(a) one is to be appointed by the Governor in Council as the Chairperson on the nomination of the Minister as a person who, in the Minister's opinion, is highly regarded in the area of education and training;
(b) one is to be the Secretary or the nominee of the Secretary;
(c) the remaining members are to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the nomination of the Minister in accordance with sub-section (2).
(2) In nominating persons to the Governor in Council for appointment to the Authority under sub-section (1)(c) the Minister must have regard to ensuring that—
(a) the members of the Authority include—
(i) at least 3 persons who, in the Minister's opinion, are highly regarded in the area of school education;
(ii) at least 3 persons who, in the Minister's opinion, are highly regarded in the area of post-school education and training;
(b) the composition of the Authority—
(i) is a fair and balanced reflection of the diversity of the community; and
(ii) reflects both metropolitan and country interests;
(c) there is sufficient management and regulatory expertise amongst the members of the Authority.
(3) An appointed member may resign from office by delivering to the Governor in Council a signed letter of resignation.
(4) The Governor in Council may at any time remove an appointed member from office.